ok so i have a th400 out of a buick that is going to be bolted to my sbc 350 ( i already have the adapter and all that) my questions is 1) is the input on my "buick" trans the same as any GM th400 or do i need a "buick" torque converter? 2) what is a good stall speed for a gneral purpose jeep offroad/a little onroad?

well if you are using a 400 converter then you want to shim it out the thickness of your addaptor so you don't pull it out of the pump when you attach it to the flexplate. secondly the snubber in the center of the converter may need support so you may need to do something there. as for stall speed you should fine with stock unless you want to launch real hard and take the chance of breaking parts. myself I wouldn't over due it untill its set up and tested. then make changes as needed it cost less that way.

right, i was told about the shiming but right now i have the original torque converter, not knowing its state of funtioning. so i jsut wanted to buy a new one. thats why i wanted to know if a torque converter labeled that it works with a GM th400 will work with mine. and what would be considered a stock stall speed? i've never delt with auto trannys before.

Yes i got a really good deal on a low millage buick th400 and when it was torn down it was in really good condition. so it was $20 for an adapter and it bolts up real easy. so its not really a hassle i just dont really know much about these trannys, hence the reason for my questions. would this be better off in the chevy tech forum?

Yes the input is the same... My question is for the same $$$ as the adapter and taking the chance of all the shimming. I am sure you could find a trans shop to sell and swap your parts into a chevy case. And if they do you right they will sell you a 1,800 stall convertor for $75 -$100

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Thanks killer b. The guy that rebuilt it for me said it would be ok with shimming. thanks for the info on the input shaft. so are you saying that a stall speed of 1800 would be good? is 2000 ok too? i have the stock 13 inch converter that came with it not sure on the condition. right now my engine is setup for a 153 tooth flex plate with the starter it has. is it smarter to get a new 12 inch torque converter and 153 tooth flex plate or use the original torque converter with a 168 tooth flex plate and new starter?

Thanks killer b. The guy that rebuilt it for me said it would be ok with shimming. thanks for the info on the input shaft. so are you saying that a stall speed of 1800 would be good? is 2000 ok too? i have the stock 13 inch converter that came with it not sure on the condition. right now my engine is setup for a 153 tooth flex plate with the starter it has. is it smarter to get a new 12 inch torque converter and 153 tooth flex plate or use the original torque converter with a 168 tooth flex plate and new starter?

You can even run a 12" will be fine, that was a performer cam you are running correct? If so then it's power band is idle to 5,000 I wouldn't do the 2,000 unless you are making alot of power to make up for the slip.

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yup its the performer cam, performer everything on the engine. so in this case the lower the stall speed the better. do you know where ican get a converter with a stall speed of 1800?

go to the local trans shop and see if they will deal you on a T-350 convertor(most are 1,800 stall) and fit the 400 . I can ship you one but it would be over $100 with shipping maybe more like $125. He should sell it to you for $75-$100 like I mentioned earlier.

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